The Sicily Blog

If you live and own property in Sicily Sicilia then you will already no doubt appreciate two things: The climate and the food. If you are still considering whether or not to delve into the real estate market and buy that villa you want, the food might persaude you otherwise.

The person who is responsible for really highlighting the relationship between Sicily and food in the last year, has been Jamie Oliver. Known popularly as the Naked Chef, Jamie's TV tour and cookbook promote the islands cuisine.

In Sicilia try some arancini, some bruschette or some seafood risotto. Enjoy the benefits of cooking with mozzarella, basil, anchovies and cherry tomatoes (grown on the incredibly fertile Etna). I would personally consider buying property in one of the villages on the Etna volcano, near Catania. The lava makes the soil very very fertile and this makes the foods which grow, extremely rich in flavour. The villages also often provide a stunning view of the ocean. You can see the Etna and ocean from your villa.
To learn all about Sicilian and Italian food you can buy Jamie oliver's book.

Oct 08, 2007 (Mon): Over the millennia, Sicily has attracted Phoenician seafarers, Carthaginian settlers, Roman troops, Arab and Norman conquerors, Spanish conquistadors, and British merchants of marsala — and most recently, wine lovers. Come see why this ancient land is now Italy’s hottest new wine zone. Also visit Greek temples and Byzantine cathedrals, lunch at a boutique olive oil producer, see sea salt’s creation, and feast on Sicily’s multicultural cuisine.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Wine estates: Planeta, Donnafugata, de Bartoli, Ceuso, Cusumano & more
• Greek temple at Segesta
• See sea-salt in the making
• Meals at an olive oil farm & 4 wineries
• Byzantine mosaics in Palermo & Monreale
FOR FULL DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY, SEE www.dolcetours.com/ep_sicily.htm

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